Learning outcomes

- A general knowledge on the biosynthesis and the synthesis of biologically relevant oligosaccharides (antigenic determinant, blood groups, cell/cell recognition and attachment factors etc...)

Goals

The main objective is to provide a genral view on the chemistry and the biochemistry of carbohydrates : synthesis and biosynthesis, cell-cell binding processes, synthyetic vaccines, stereoelectronic effects and anomeric control during glycosylation reactions.

Content

1) synthesis and biosynthesis 2) cell-cell binding processes 3) synthyetic vaccines 4) stereoelectronic effects 5) anomeric control during glycosylation reactions.

Assessment method

Oral and/or written exam. A bibligraphic work will be individually prepared by each student and presented in the class.

Sources, references and any support material

The recommended readings will be indicated in he powerpoint files.

Language of instruction

Français